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STAFF AND FURNISHING.
We are pleased to note the satisfactory manner in which the work of our
Offices has been executed by our staff, although during the past six months
the same has been performed under difficulties, owing to the unfinished
condition of the offices ; and we are also pleased to observe that the furnishing
is now being proceeded with.
FINANCE.
"When we state that it has devolved upon us to levy the sum of
£126,135 13s. 11d. in rates during our period of office, for the purpose of
supplying the requirements of the Guardians of this Parish, the Police Authorities
and those of your Vestry, the importance and responsibility of our office
will be apparent.

After taking these balances into account a further sum of £110,817 3s. 7½d. has
been expended since Lady-day last, and we find ourselves with the following
balances in hand at the termination of our office.
£
s.
d.
Poor Pate
529
3
1
Local Rates
2,023
16
5
£2,552
19
6
Our expenditure for the half-year ended September last was given in our
previous report, and following this we append details for the succeeding
half-year.
It should be borne in mind that the gross amount levied, viz.:—
£126,135 13s. 11d., includes the charge upon all empty properties, as well
as those occupied—these if not occupied during the currency of the rate
are discharged, and included under the head of loss, as well as the allowance
made to owners who compound, the proportions of which for the year are
approximately as follows:—
Collected 84 %
Arrears 1 %
Composition to Owners 6½ %
Empties, and Irrecoverable loss from other causes 8½ %
The approximate proportions for the preceding twelve months were as
follows:—
Collected 79½ %
Arrears 4½ %
Composition to Owners 64½ %
Empties, and Irrecoverable loss from other causes 9½ %